[I found this post on a forum about lupus... http://forums.wrongdiagnosis.com/showthread.php?t=13219 ] People with a hypersensitive nervous and immune system get the Lupus Diagnosis.
My aunt was a Lupus patient and always suffered with allergies. We were very ignorant of the mayor factor that allergies are on Lupus patients.
A lupus patient can be allergic to chemicals, essential nutrients and
weather, foods (proteins) and climate changes.
Rashes, muscle pain, organ inflammation and organ fatigue happen to many people who are suffering from hidden allergies. They are also the hallmark of Lupus.
I believe that many Lupus patients are allergic to vitamins. It sounds crazy but I knew my aunt and she had the typical symptoms of Vitamin B complex defficiency- I don't think she absorbed the supplements.
I had bad generalized organ inflammation 3 months ago. My liver had bad inflammation w/o an infection because my body was building up toxins.
*Every time I ate protein I would get bad muscle pain all over- specially turkey dark meat gave me "the flu" for 5 days at a time. All that triptophane was hurting me bad.
Since then I discovered my allergies and I am clearing them successfully.
The body produces toxins as a mechanism of defense from harmless substances, that's where the dysfunction prevails and the body wears out.
I was asked to take the test so see if I have Lupus because of this terrible health crisis I am recovering from. I have not done it yet but plan to do it sometime this year, since my Aunt had it.
I decided to go on the wholistic path- which I recommend you to do in combination with your current action plan.
I managed to reverse my nutritional allergies and deficiencies, my organ inflammation, organ fatigue and toxic overload 30% in one month with NAET in spite of the huge side effects that I suffered from the use of drugs, bad diet, a strep infection, and mold exposure.
My doctor of Wholistic medicine explained that when old folks with arthritis say something like " it is going to rain, I can feel it in my bones" - can be a manifestation of an "allergy" to barometric changes. This can now be corrected permanently 90% of the time with NAET.
Please find a great doctor of oriental medicine who practices NAET- be tested with him/her for all allergies to food, environment, heat, cold, wind, humidity, all nutrients, all chemicals, etc. Also try Reiki- because it helps the body to heal.
A Licensed Acupuncturist/herbalist can safely help you flush all toxins that get accumulated in your tissues and joins and break energy blockages that may affect organs.
So much to do-
Wish you success.
Sincerely,
Maribel.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
the top 10 misdiagnosed diseases
Lupus misdiagnosis: Lupus was cited by Reader's Digest as one of the top 10 misdiagnosed diseases. In the article entitled "10 Diseases Doctors Miss", the 10 diseases mentioned were hepatitis C, lupus, celiac disease, hemochromatosis, aneurysm, Lyme disease, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), chlamydia, and sleep apnea.
source: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/misdiag.htm
source: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/misdiag.htm
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/l/lupus/symptoms.htm
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Lupus includes the 121 symptoms listed below:
Some of the most common symptoms are:
Vague symptoms
Extreme fatigue
Malaise
Unexplained fever
Chills
Arthritis
Joint pains
Butterly skin rash - about 50% of SLE cases
Kidney problems
Hair loss
Chest pain on deep breaths
Raynaud's phenomenon - about 20% of SLE cases
Swelling
Swollen glands
Skin symptoms
Butterfly rash - butterly-shaped skin rash on cheeks and nose
Rash on cheeks and nose
Sun sensitivity - the rash is affected by the sun
Mouth sores
Nasal sores
Finger rash
Rash on palms
Arthritis (joint problems)
Joint pain
Swollen joints
Arthritis of one joint
Arthritis of multiple joints
Kidney problems
Kidney inflammation (nephritis)
Proteinuria
Ankle swelling
Neurological disorders
Headaches
Dizziness
Memory problems
Trouble thinking
Vision problems
Peripheral neuropathies
Sensory neuropathy
Seizures
Transverse myelitis
Paralysis
Stroke
Behavioral symptoms
Personality changes
Depression
Psychological problems
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Mania
Schizophrenia
Raynaud's phenomenon - see symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon:
Finger numbness
Cold sensitivity in fingers
Fever
Weight loss
Hair loss
Fatigue
Aching
Weakness
Anemia
Abdominal discomfort
Chest pain from deep breaths
Pleurisy
Abdominal pain
Episodic flares and remissions
Poor finger circulation
Poor toe circulation
Leg swelling
Swelling around eyes
Repeated miscarriages
Pleuritis
Pleurisy
Vasculitis
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Cardiovascular disease
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged lymph nodes
Patchy hair loss
Brain symptoms
Anorexia
Migratory joint pain
Intermittent abdominal pleuritic pain
Rapid breathing
Breathing difficulty
Cyanosis
Mental reaction
Anxiety
Hallucination
Convulsions
Recurrent fever
Butterfly face eruption
Maculopapular red eruption on neck
Maculopapular red eruption on extremities
Telangiectasia
Chronic leg ulcers
Nail bed scarring
Fingertip scarring
Cotton wool retinal exudates
Lymph node enlargement
Enlarged liver
Endomyocarditis
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerular sclerosis
Reduced white blood cell count
Low blood platelet level
Reduced eosinophils
Increased gamma globulin levels in blood
Hypertension
Elevated blood pressure
Skin lesions
Inflammation of the heart and lungs
Anterior Uveitis
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Pleuritic chest pain
Some of the most common symptoms are:
Vague symptoms
Extreme fatigue
Malaise
Unexplained fever
Chills
Arthritis
Joint pains
Butterly skin rash - about 50% of SLE cases
Kidney problems
Hair loss
Chest pain on deep breaths
Raynaud's phenomenon - about 20% of SLE cases
Swelling
Swollen glands
Skin symptoms
Butterfly rash - butterly-shaped skin rash on cheeks and nose
Rash on cheeks and nose
Sun sensitivity - the rash is affected by the sun
Mouth sores
Nasal sores
Finger rash
Rash on palms
Arthritis (joint problems)
Joint pain
Swollen joints
Arthritis of one joint
Arthritis of multiple joints
Kidney problems
Kidney inflammation (nephritis)
Proteinuria
Ankle swelling
Neurological disorders
Headaches
Dizziness
Memory problems
Trouble thinking
Vision problems
Peripheral neuropathies
Sensory neuropathy
Seizures
Transverse myelitis
Paralysis
Stroke
Behavioral symptoms
Personality changes
Depression
Psychological problems
Paranoia
Hallucinations
Mania
Schizophrenia
Raynaud's phenomenon - see symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon:
Finger numbness
Cold sensitivity in fingers
Fever
Weight loss
Hair loss
Fatigue
Aching
Weakness
Anemia
Abdominal discomfort
Chest pain from deep breaths
Pleurisy
Abdominal pain
Episodic flares and remissions
Poor finger circulation
Poor toe circulation
Leg swelling
Swelling around eyes
Repeated miscarriages
Pleuritis
Pleurisy
Vasculitis
Leukopenia
Thrombocytopenia
Cardiovascular disease
Myocarditis
Endocarditis
Pericarditis
Enlarged spleen
Enlarged lymph nodes
Patchy hair loss
Brain symptoms
Anorexia
Migratory joint pain
Intermittent abdominal pleuritic pain
Rapid breathing
Breathing difficulty
Cyanosis
Mental reaction
Anxiety
Hallucination
Convulsions
Recurrent fever
Butterfly face eruption
Maculopapular red eruption on neck
Maculopapular red eruption on extremities
Telangiectasia
Chronic leg ulcers
Nail bed scarring
Fingertip scarring
Cotton wool retinal exudates
Lymph node enlargement
Enlarged liver
Endomyocarditis
Glomerulonephritis
Glomerular sclerosis
Reduced white blood cell count
Low blood platelet level
Reduced eosinophils
Increased gamma globulin levels in blood
Hypertension
Elevated blood pressure
Skin lesions
Inflammation of the heart and lungs
Anterior Uveitis
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Pleuritic chest pain
http://sweetsurprise.com
Myth: High fructose corn syrup is to blame for obesity
and causes diabetes.
Reality: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that high fructose corn syrup is uniquely responsible for people becoming obese. Obesity results from an imbalance of calories consumed and calories burned. U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup is actually on the decline, yet obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise. In fact, obesity rates are rising around the world, including in Mexico, Australia and Europe, even though the use of high fructose corn syrup outside of the United States is limited. Around the world, high fructose corn syrup accounts for about 8% of caloric sweeteners consumed.
Source: http://sweetsurprise.com/myths-and-facts/top-hfcs-myths/hfcs-obesity-diabetes?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_content=Diet&utm_campaign=CNHealthandDietCATEGORY&gclid=CKXwnOupi6MCFQ4TswodQDPJeg
and causes diabetes.
Reality: There is no scientific evidence to suggest that high fructose corn syrup is uniquely responsible for people becoming obese. Obesity results from an imbalance of calories consumed and calories burned. U.S. Department of Agriculture data shows that per capita consumption of high fructose corn syrup is actually on the decline, yet obesity and diabetes rates continue to rise. In fact, obesity rates are rising around the world, including in Mexico, Australia and Europe, even though the use of high fructose corn syrup outside of the United States is limited. Around the world, high fructose corn syrup accounts for about 8% of caloric sweeteners consumed.
Source: http://sweetsurprise.com/myths-and-facts/top-hfcs-myths/hfcs-obesity-diabetes?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_content=Diet&utm_campaign=CNHealthandDietCATEGORY&gclid=CKXwnOupi6MCFQ4TswodQDPJeg
What are the symptoms of lupus?
What are the symptoms of lupus?
Since no two cases of lupus are exactly alike, there is a wide range of symptoms that are known to affect many parts of the body. Sometimes symptoms develop slowly or appear suddenly; they can be mild, severe, temporary, or permanent. Most people with lupus experience symptoms in only a few organs, but more serious cases can lead to problems with kidneys, the heart, the lungs, blood, or the nervous system.
Lupus episodes, or flares, are usually noted by a worsening of some of the following symptoms:
Achy joints (arthralgia), arthritis, and swollen joints, especially in wrists, small joints of the hands, elbows, knees, and ankles
Swelling of the hands and feet due to kidney problems
Fever of more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)
Prolonged or extreme fatigue
Skin lesions or rashes, especially on the arms, hands, face, neck, or back
Butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash) across the cheeks and nose
Anemia (oxygen carrying deficiency of red blood cells)
Pain in the chest on deep breathing or shortness of breath
Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Hair loss or alopecia
Abnormal blood clotting problems
Raynaud's phenomenon: fingers turn white and/or blue or red in the cold
Seizures
Mouth or nose ulcers
Weight loss or gain
Dry eyes
Easy bruising
Anxiety, depression, headaches, and memory loss
Lupus can also lead to complications in several areas of the body. These include:
Kidneys - serious kidney damage is a primary cause of death for lupus sufferers.
Central nervous system - lupus can cause headaches, dizziness, memory problems, seizures, and behavioral changes.
Blood and vessels - lupus causes an increased risk of anemia, bleeding, blood clotting, and vessel inflammation
Lungs - noninfectious pneumonia and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the chest cavity are more likely with lupus
Heart - heart muscle and artery inflammation are more likely with the disease, and lupus increases the chances of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.
Infection - lupus treatments tend to depress the immune system making your body more vulnerable to infection.
Cancer - lupus increases the risk of cancer, especially of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer
Bone tissue death - a lower blood supply to bone tissue leads to tiny breaks and eventual death of bone. This is most common in the hip bone.
Pregnancy - lupus increases the risk of miscarriage, hypertension during pregnancy, and preterm birth.
Since no two cases of lupus are exactly alike, there is a wide range of symptoms that are known to affect many parts of the body. Sometimes symptoms develop slowly or appear suddenly; they can be mild, severe, temporary, or permanent. Most people with lupus experience symptoms in only a few organs, but more serious cases can lead to problems with kidneys, the heart, the lungs, blood, or the nervous system.
Lupus episodes, or flares, are usually noted by a worsening of some of the following symptoms:
Achy joints (arthralgia), arthritis, and swollen joints, especially in wrists, small joints of the hands, elbows, knees, and ankles
Swelling of the hands and feet due to kidney problems
Fever of more than 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)
Prolonged or extreme fatigue
Skin lesions or rashes, especially on the arms, hands, face, neck, or back
Butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash) across the cheeks and nose
Anemia (oxygen carrying deficiency of red blood cells)
Pain in the chest on deep breathing or shortness of breath
Sun or light sensitivity (photosensitivity)
Hair loss or alopecia
Abnormal blood clotting problems
Raynaud's phenomenon: fingers turn white and/or blue or red in the cold
Seizures
Mouth or nose ulcers
Weight loss or gain
Dry eyes
Easy bruising
Anxiety, depression, headaches, and memory loss
Lupus can also lead to complications in several areas of the body. These include:
Kidneys - serious kidney damage is a primary cause of death for lupus sufferers.
Central nervous system - lupus can cause headaches, dizziness, memory problems, seizures, and behavioral changes.
Blood and vessels - lupus causes an increased risk of anemia, bleeding, blood clotting, and vessel inflammation
Lungs - noninfectious pneumonia and difficulty breathing due to inflammation of the chest cavity are more likely with lupus
Heart - heart muscle and artery inflammation are more likely with the disease, and lupus increases the chances of cardiovascular disease and heart attacks.
Infection - lupus treatments tend to depress the immune system making your body more vulnerable to infection.
Cancer - lupus increases the risk of cancer, especially of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer
Bone tissue death - a lower blood supply to bone tissue leads to tiny breaks and eventual death of bone. This is most common in the hip bone.
Pregnancy - lupus increases the risk of miscarriage, hypertension during pregnancy, and preterm birth.
How is lupus diagnosed?
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/info/lupus/
How is lupus diagnosed?
As signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person, there is no single diagnostic test that can confirm lupus. In addition, signs and symptoms tend to change over time and are similar to those of other disorders and diseases. These fluctuations in disease activity make lupus extremely challenging to diagnose.
Currently, doctors use guidelines established by The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to diagnose lupus (SLE). The guidelines focus on eleven abnormalities that, when combined, suggest that the patient has lupus. To be classified as having SLE, a patient must meet 4 of the following 11 symptoms at any time since the onset of the disease:
Serositis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs (pleuritis) or the heart (pericarditis)
Mucosal ulcers - small sores found in the lining of the mouth and nose
Arthritis - nonerosive arthritis (tenderness, swelling, pain) of two or more peripheral joints
Photosensitivity - skin rash or other symptoms caused by exposure to ultraviolet light
Blood disorder - hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count), leucopenia and lymphopenia (low white blood cell count), or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Renal (kidney) disorder - high protein count in urine
Antinuclear antibody test positive
Immunologic disorder - positives on anti-Smith, anti-ds DNA, antiphospholipid antibody tests.
Neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis
Malar rash - rash on cheeks
Discoid rash - red, scaly patches on skin that cause scarring
In addition to the above tests, doctors will often conduct a variety of blood tests such as:
Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia, low platelet count, and low white blood cell count
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to determine the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a tube in an hour. Rates faster than normal may indicate lupus or another systemic disease, inflammatory condition, or infection.
Kidney and liver assessment to look for certain enzymes and albumin
Urinalysis to measure protein levels or red blood cells in the urine
Syphilis test to determine if anti-phospholipid antibodies are in the blood.
How is lupus diagnosed?
As signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person, there is no single diagnostic test that can confirm lupus. In addition, signs and symptoms tend to change over time and are similar to those of other disorders and diseases. These fluctuations in disease activity make lupus extremely challenging to diagnose.
Currently, doctors use guidelines established by The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) to diagnose lupus (SLE). The guidelines focus on eleven abnormalities that, when combined, suggest that the patient has lupus. To be classified as having SLE, a patient must meet 4 of the following 11 symptoms at any time since the onset of the disease:
Serositis - inflammation of the membrane around the lungs (pleuritis) or the heart (pericarditis)
Mucosal ulcers - small sores found in the lining of the mouth and nose
Arthritis - nonerosive arthritis (tenderness, swelling, pain) of two or more peripheral joints
Photosensitivity - skin rash or other symptoms caused by exposure to ultraviolet light
Blood disorder - hemolytic anemia (low red blood cell count), leucopenia and lymphopenia (low white blood cell count), or thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Renal (kidney) disorder - high protein count in urine
Antinuclear antibody test positive
Immunologic disorder - positives on anti-Smith, anti-ds DNA, antiphospholipid antibody tests.
Neurologic disorder - seizures or psychosis
Malar rash - rash on cheeks
Discoid rash - red, scaly patches on skin that cause scarring
In addition to the above tests, doctors will often conduct a variety of blood tests such as:
Complete blood count (CBC) to detect anemia, low platelet count, and low white blood cell count
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) to determine the rate at which red blood cells settle to the bottom of a tube in an hour. Rates faster than normal may indicate lupus or another systemic disease, inflammatory condition, or infection.
Kidney and liver assessment to look for certain enzymes and albumin
Urinalysis to measure protein levels or red blood cells in the urine
Syphilis test to determine if anti-phospholipid antibodies are in the blood.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Be Careful of Your Thoughts
Be Careful of Your Thoughts
"Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words.
Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions.
Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits.
Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character.
Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny."
Author unknown
"Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words.
Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions.
Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits.
Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character.
Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny."
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